Two tourist attractions in the Harrogate district have announced closures and cancellations due to a yellow weather warning for wind.
The Met Office has forecast gusts of up to 50mph locally in the early hours of Thursday morning. The wind is due to strengthen tomorrow night.
Mother Shipton’s, in Knaresborough, announced today it will close as a precaution.
It issued a statement on social media:
“Given our unique location within an ancient forest, ensuring the safety of our visitors is our top priority.
“Consequently, we have made the challenging decision to temporarily close the site on Thursday due to the adverse weather conditions.”
Those with bookings to the site on Thursday have been contacted and will receive refunds, the company added.
One person commented on the statement:
“So gutted this was the only Christmas thing we had planned due to time and budget but understand safety has to come first.”
RHS Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, in Harrogate, today announced it had cancelled Thursday’s Glow light show event due to the weather.
The horticultural charity said on social media:
“Unfortunately, Thursday’s Glow will be cancelled. This is to ensure the safety of all our visitors, staff and volunteers.“We are very sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this is likely to cause, and we thank you for your understanding. All bookers for 21 December’s Glow event have been emailed today and will be given a full refund.”
The company said the gardens will be open as usual tomorrow, but added it will “keep reviewing wind speeds and may need to close the woodland and glasshouses”.
It expects tomorrow’s Glow event to go ahead.
The garden will be part-open during the day tomorrow, with the woodland and glasshouses closed.
The weather warning is in place for the north of England, Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland.
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Met Office issues another heavy rain warning for Harrogate district
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain in the Harrogate district for two days this week.
The weather alert is in place from Thursday (November 2) at 6am until Friday (November 3) at 6am.
It comes as Storm Ciarán is forecast to bring heavy rain to the UK this week.
The Met Office said the rain could cause disruption in the north of England, including flooding and delays and cancellations to public transport.
The warning comes as the district was hit by heavy rain on October 20 due to Storm Babet.
A further weather alert was issued for October 24 for heavy rain in the wake of the storm.
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Wind warning for Harrogate district as storm approaches
A weather warning has been issued from noon tomorrow until 7am on Thursday as Storm Agnes approaches.
The Met Office has forecast “a spell of strong and disruptive winds through Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday” for most of Britain.
In Harrogate, gusts of up to 44mph are predicted, with the worst of the wind expected tomorrow evening.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, which is less severe than amber and red warnings.
It said power cuts, damage to building and travel disruption are possible.
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Weather warning for Harrogate district as cold snap looms
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Harrogate district next week.
The yellow warning, lasting throughout Monday and Tuesday, comes as temperatures are predicted to drop below freezing over night.
Issuing the warning, the Met Office said:
“Snow showers are likely to cause some disruption to travel with a small chance of more widespread disruption for some.
“There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel. There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off [and] a small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
“There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.”
Rural areas in the north and east of the Harrogate district could see temperatures down to -4C at night, while daytime temperatures are likely to be below 6C.
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Meanwhile, Yorkshire Water has advised residents to lag pipes that might become frozen if exposed to low temperatures, using foam insulation.
Emily Brady from Yorkshire Water said:
“Check for pipes, taps, cisterns, tanks and water meters in unheated areas that might be exposed to the cold. When you’ve found them, cut a piece of lagging to size and clip it on. If you’ve got some cable ties handy, pop a couple on to keep it secure.
“This will also help insulate your hot water system and could save you money on bills. You can also protect your outdoor taps with a tap cover to stop them freezing.
“If you turn your tap on to find no water, you might have a frozen pipe. First, check all exposed pipes for any leaks or bursts, if you can’t see anything then turn the tap on at your kitchen sink and heat the pipe with a hairdryer. Never ever use a naked flame to defrost a pipe.
“If a pipe has burst then turn your water off at the stop tap to minimise damage and water loss.”
Anyone who would be particularly vulnerable during water supply problems can join Yorkshire Water’s priority services register.
The Stray Ferret will have all the news of road conditions, school closures and more if the weather impacts on local services. Keep checking our website and social media channels for the latest updates.
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Weather warning of strong winds issued for Harrogate district
The Harrogate district is braced for stormy weather this week after a weather warning has been issued.
The Met Office has put a yellow warning in place for strong winds in the district, as well as the north east of England and Scotland.
It warns that “a period of very strong winds could cause some disruption”.
The warning has been issued from 6pm on Wednesday until the same time the following day.
The Met Office says that the district could see power cuts, fallen trees and some damage to buildings.
The yellow weather warning issued for the Harrogate district from Wednesday.
It adds that strong winds could affect public transport.
The weather warning comes just weeks after the district was hit by Storm Malik.
The storm saw strong winds force one business to close and brought down multiple trees in Harrogate causing traffic disruption.
Meanwhile, villagers in Hampsthwaite were left without power. A total of 590 properties in HG1 and HG3 postcodes went without electricity during the storm.
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